How much does a painter cost?

  • R63 – R100/sqm
    Interior painting
  • R50 – R100/sqm
    Roof painting
  • R50 – R100/sqm
    Exterior painting — labour only
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Below is a cost guide for painters and the different services they offer. The prices quoted are estimates. For an exact price request a quote.


Interior painting

  • R63 – R100/sqm

This is the price for interior painting per square metre, labour and paint included. The price primarily depends on the scope of the work (primer and paint, any prep work needed, removing old wallpaper, etc.), the type of paint used, space layout particularities, and location. Tip: How do you calculate paint area: measure the width and height of every wall that needs to be painted and multiply. Subtract any windows and doors. If you want to paint the ceiling as well, add the area of the room. And use your measurement in our form to get interior painting quotes. The cost of interior painting typically runs from R63/sqm to R100/sqm, averaging at R81/sqm.

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Exterior painting — labour only

  • R50 – R100/sqm

This is the price for exterior painting per square metre of roof, labour only. Additional costs apply for paint purchase and any accessories. The average cost is usually R75/sqm.

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Roof painting

  • R50 – R100/sqm

This is the price for roof painting per square metre, labour and paint included. The price primarily depends on roof area and pitch, roof type (IBR, corrugated, etc.), the type of paint used, and location. Tip: How you calculate roof paint area: multiply roof width and length. And use your measurement in our form to get quotes for roof painting. On average, expect to be charged between R50/sqm and R100/sqm for roof painting.

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Recent jobs for painters

Exterior painting and roof waterproofing for a house

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: DRummond
  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • What needs to be painted?: Roof
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): 150–500 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: I'm flexible
  • Price estimate: R45,000

Require waterproofing and repairs to fibre cement roof (old asbestos typE)

Interior wall painting for over 500 sqm

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Bethlehem
  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • What surfaces need to be painted?: Walls
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): More than 500 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: I'm flexible
  • Price estimate: R95,000

Exterior painting of walls and windows for a large area

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Rustenburg
  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • What needs to be painted?: Exterior walls, Windows and doors
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): 150–500 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: I'm flexible
  • Price estimate: R45,000

Filling up of cracks & Exterior painting of walls only.

Interior wall painting for 50–150 sqm apartment

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Hermanus
  • Property type: Apartment/Flat
  • What surfaces need to be painted?: Walls
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): 50–150 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: As soon as possible
  • Price estimate: R15,000

Interior wall painting up to 50 sqm

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Cape town kraafontein
  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • What surfaces need to be painted?: Walls
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): Up to 50 sqm
  • Price estimate: R8500

Exterior and interior painting for a room addition up to 50 sqm

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Buh rein est kraaifontein
  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • What needs to be painted?: Exterior walls
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): Up to 50 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: I'm flexible
  • Price estimate: R8000

Interior of a room that will be added needs to be painted inside and out as well as some other areas.

Interior painting for a 3-bedroom house

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Little Falls, Roodepoort
  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • What surfaces need to be painted?: Walls, Ceiling, Doors, Window frames
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): 150–500 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: As soon as possible
  • Price estimate: R45,000

Hi I would like to get my whole house painted. It's a 3 bedroom house

Interior painting of window frames for 50–150 sqm

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Holy Cross, Flagstaff
  • Property type: Apartment/Flat
  • What surfaces need to be painted?: Window frames
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): 50–150 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: I'm flexible
  • Price estimate: R18,000

I was a learner with great potential.Helping other people with painting their window frames,Walls and Doors.I got skill.

Interior painting of doors for 150–500 sqm area

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Dududu, Scottburgh
  • Property type: Other
  • What surfaces need to be painted?: Doors
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): 150–500 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: As soon as possible
  • Price estimate: R35,000

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Interior painting of two feature walls

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Bloemfontein
  • Property type: Commercial
  • What surfaces need to be painted?: Walls
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): Up to 50 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: As soon as possible
  • Price estimate: R4500

Good day. I require 2 walls to be painted in the Reception area as feature walls. Please email me directly or call and ask for to discuss.